You can find some of our Wednesday Racing Tips for the midweek racing on August 26th below, including Canterbury best bets and Doomben tips!
He’s only made two appearances at the races since debuting, but TANNIN stamped himself as one to follow by winning easily at Gosford in June, while he went for a break after finishing down in the order in Listed company at his only other start.
Having had the benefit of a recent trial, he looks well placed to hit the ground running today.
| 3. Tannin (1) J: Zac Lloyd 60.5kg 10T: Michael Freedman | |||
| Since last run he has trialed at Rosehill over 900m on 7/8/2026; Last run 10th of 12 in the LR Tattersalls Stakes at Eagle Farm on June 27 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind The Machine Gun with 57kg at $2.80. Run before favourite; won by 1.4 len Gosford Mdn-Sw June 11 over 1200m slow track defeating Pharland with 56.5kg at $1.60. Disappointed last start. Back in grade and worth another chance. | |||
He was well in the market but turned in a sub-standard performance in Saturday metro company last time out, but CHAMPAGNE HERO’s form prior to that was strong and consistent.
In peak order now and back to the midweeks, can should be able to find his way forward and make all of his own luck on the speed this afternoon.
| 1. Champagne Hero (5) J: Adam Hyeronimus 60.5kg x8218T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | |||
| At the latest run 8th of 11 in a Bm78 at Randwick on August 8 over 1600m, 4 len behind The Mona Lisa carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. The start before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Randwick Kensington on July 29 over 1550m on a rain affected track defeating Forecaster with 58.5kg at $2.30. Can improve on the latest effort and is expected to be in the finish. | |||
We haven’t seen CAFE AU LAIT at the races since April, but her autumn prep this year returned some strong results, and she found form around some classy opposition.
With a view towards racing in stronger company than she faces this afternoon, she’s got options in the run from the rails draw, while the booking of James McDonald further strengthens her winning claims.
| 4. Cafe Au Lait (1) J: James McDonald 58kg 2130xT: Chris Waller | |||
| Mare back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Flemington 3yo F Hcp April 25 over 1400m, 13 len behind Concord Connie carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at Kyneton Bm62 F&M February 10 over 1118m, 1.75 len behind Regal Secret carrying 59.5kg at $3.20. Expecting her to make a bright start to this prep. | |||
RIMBAUD has been racing in good form down in New South Wales this preparation, recording an eye-catching win at Wyong most notably, while he was also far from disgraced in a couple of stronger metropolitan races at each of his two latest appearances.
In peak order this week, he gets some relief in the weights thanks to Jace McMurray’s claim and looks well placed in a race of this quality.
| 2. Rimbaud (6) J: Jace Mcmurray 60.5kg 38125T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | |||
| Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 in a 5yo+ Bm72 at Canterbury on August 5 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind Clear Proof with 57kg at $9.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 in a Bm72 at Warwick Farm on July 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Dusty Bay with 57kg at $16. Steps out over an extra 100m and must be considered. | |||